Associate Consulting Associate Life Sciences practice - PhD required
Charles River AssociatesCambridge, Cambridgeshire
Full Time
Posted January 20, 2026
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Job Description
The role involves providing economic, strategic, and policy consulting services to clients in the life sciences industry, supporting projects related to healthcare, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and medical devices. It includes conducting research, data analysis, and delivering actionable insights to help clients make informed decisions and improve their business performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver strategy, policy, and economic consulting projects for clients in the life sciences industry.
- Conduct independent research and analyze qualitative and quantitative data.
- Contribute to internal discussions and integrate findings into project deliverables.
- Generate sections of client reports, presentations, and other deliverables under supervision.
- Develop knowledge of the life sciences industry and consulting methodologies.
- Participate in practice-building activities such as training, recruiting, and expertise sharing.
Requirements
- PhD degree with strong academic performance from a top-tier institution, with a minimum 2:1 focus in biological sciences, economics, or related subjects including business, health economics and policy, public policy, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, engineering, or another quantitative discipline
- Candidates with relevant post-PhD work experience may be considered for the Consulting Associate title
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel, including an understanding of how to conduct internet research
- Experience with, or keen interest in, the Life Sciences industry and healthcare
- Understanding of economic concepts and business processes, as well as familiarity with essential consulting methodologies, tools, and techniques
- Effective written communication and oral presentation skills in English; additional languages are helpful
- Strong self-management, detail orientation, effective time management, and ability to prioritize tasks
- Demonstrated high level of initiative and leadership
- Excellent teamwork and collaboration capabilities
- Clear and demonstrated interest in consulting through coursework, work experience, activities, or attendance at CRA recruiting events
- Willingness and ability to undertake periodic travel to clients, with some client travel being inevitable
- Ability to work in a flexible start date environment during 2026
- Ability to deliver strategy, policy, and economic consulting projects by working closely with senior colleagues
- Ability to conduct independent research to identify, collect, manage, and analyze qualitative insights and quantitative data
- Ability to contribute to internal discussions, build insights from analytical processes, and integrate findings into broader project deliverables
- Ability to generate sections of client reports, presentations, and other deliverables such as Excel workbooks under supervision
- Participation in practice-building activities such as training, recruiting, publication, and expertise sharing
- Commitment to work in a work environment that balances office presence (3 to 4 days per week) with remote work, including travel to other CRA offices or client locations
Benefits & Perks
Comprehensive total rewards program including a superior benefits package
Wellness programming to support physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being
In-house immigration support for foreign nationals and international business travelers
Work location flexibility with a hybrid model of 3 to 4 days in the office per week
Robust skills development programs with at least 100 hours of training annually
Career growth opportunities including rapid career progression for strong performers
Professional development and mentoring with exposure to global practice and diverse projects
Inclusive and diverse work environment aligned with Equality Act 2010
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